Harnessing the power of technology for the treatment and prevention of eating disorders.
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2013-05-09
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this article is to review the available literature regarding the development and evaluation of technology enhanced interventions for eating disorders METHOD Literature was reviewed pertaining to interventions that use technology e g Internet mobile phones for prevention guided self help treatment relapse prevention and carer support RESULTS A number of technology enhanced approaches have been developed for each facet of the care spectrum and experiences that are reported with their implementation are overall promising However only few of them have been evaluated in adequately designed and powered trials DISCUSSION This review suggests that technology enhanced interventions offer multiple opportunities to improve care for eating disorders More research is needed on the efficacy effectiveness cost effectiveness and reach of these approaches to ultimately estimate their public health impact It is discussed to what extent innovative models of care integrating technology enhanced interventions and face to face interventions may improve service delivery for eating disorders
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Access to information or data, Supply of services, Quality of care, Supportive supervision, Efficacy, Effectiveness, Nutrition, Mental health, Social and behavior change communication, Health education or promotion, Treatment adherence, Chronic care, Electronic decision support, Remote client-to-provider consultations (Telemedicine), Disease management, Disease prevention, Internet